Amani Public Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday July 12, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location
Amani Public Charter School
Directors Present
G. Johnson (remote), J. Killoran (remote), P. Smith (remote), S. Burke (remote), S. Edwards (remote)
Directors Absent
T. Houston
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Stern
Non Voting Members Present
D. Stern
Guests Present
B. Tanner, J. Scott, P. Salmon
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Burke called a meeting of the board of directors of Amani Public Charter School to order on Monday Jul 12, 2021 at 4:32 PM.
II. Governance
A.
Board on Track Training
Brianna Stuczynski, a governance coach from Board on Track, presented to the Board regarding the services and online tools provided by Board on Track. Members of the Board asked various questions, which were answered.
III. ED Report
A.
Discussion Items
Mrs. Stern discussed with the Board the School's Pathway 1 (a summer outdoor learning/enrichment program).
She also noted that there had been one positive COVID test for a student in summer school, requiring the cohort to quarantine and get tested. Members of the Board asked various questions, which were answered.
She also discussed with the Board goals and setting priorities for the upcoming school year, and the timeline for the School's charter renewal application.
She also noted that there had been one positive COVID test for a student in summer school, requiring the cohort to quarantine and get tested. Members of the Board asked various questions, which were answered.
She also discussed with the Board goals and setting priorities for the upcoming school year, and the timeline for the School's charter renewal application.
IV. Finance
A.
Enrollment
Mr. Salmon provided an update to the Board regarding the School's enrollment. Members of the Board asked various questions, which were answered. He noted that the school is building an informal partnership with a local elementary school to help enhance recruitment efforts.
V. Operations
A.
HVAC Update
Mr. Tanner provided an update to the Board regarding the School's planned HVAC renovations.
VI. Instruction
A.
Summer School Update
Mr. Scott provided an update to the Board regarding the School's summer extended learning programs.
B.
Staffing
Mrs. Stern and Mr. Scott provided an update to the Board regarding staffing and planned hiring for the upcoming school year.
C.
Data Report
Mr. Scott reported to the Board regarding the School's Eagle Academy, attendance data, senior week, and graduation. He also provided an analysis of recent iReady ELA and Math data. Members of the Board asked various questions regarding the academic data, which were answered. Mr. Scott explained to the Board how the School was adjusting its schedule/program in response to this data.
VII. Committee Reports and Next Meetings
A.
Fundraising Committee
Mrs. Stern and Mr. Killoran provided a report to the Board regarding fundraising, including a planned opening day celebration and strategic planning regarding fundraising goals.
B.
Facilities Committee
The facilities committee is scheduled to meet next Monday.
C.
Finance Committee
VIII. Matters for approval
A.
Approve Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes from the 6/14/21 annual meeting and 6/28/21 special meeting of the Board.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Meeting Time for Regular Meetings
Motion to schedule regular Board meetings at 6pm (with the dates of the meetings remaining unchanged).
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Burke